Name: Visitation for Christopher J. Abel
Start: 2018-07-02T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-07-02T22:00:00.000Z
Location: Cantelmi Long Funeral Home - Bethlehem

Christopher J. Abel, 48, of Allentown and formerly of Lower Macungie, passed away on Thursday June 28, 2018. He was the loving husband of Tara (Herstich) Abel with whom he shared 26 years of loving marriage. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of James and Barbara (Wickert) Abel. Chris was a graduate of Saucon Valley High School, class of 1988 where he was an avid wrestler. He worked as a Machinist at B&G Manufacturing for most of his life. Chris enjoyed traveling with his daughter's tournament teams and also was a softball coach for L.M.Y.A. He was a former member of Silver Creek Country Club. Chris was an avid golfer, S.E.C. Sports fan and University of South Carolina Gamecocks fan. SURVIVORS: He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Tara; daughters Amber and Samantha Abel at home; parents James and Barbara of Bethlehem; grandson Sterling Christopher Abel; brother Michael Abel of Bethlehem; sister Stacy Abel Ownbey and her husband Jarrod of Pawleys Island, SC; in laws Anthony and Dianne Herstich of Hellertown; brother in law Anthony Herstich of Seminole, FL and many loving nieces and nephews. SERVICES: A Funeral Service will be held at 6 P.M. on Monday, July 2, 2018 at the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018 where the family will receive relatives and friends from 4 P.M. until time of service. A online memory tribute or donation of flowers may be placed at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com. CONTRIBUTIONS: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 3551 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140

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Published by Morning Call on Jun. 30, 2018.

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13 Entries

June 28, 2019

Thinking of you all, especially today.

Pennie Leibensperger leibensperger

July 24, 2018

Tara , Amber and Samantha, Ceci and I are so very so to hear of the loss of your Husband and Father. Our deepest sympathy to all of you.

Barbara Abel

July 9, 2018

I will always love you and miss you forever. You will always be my little boy. Love, Mom

Barb Seitzinger

July 2, 2018

To the Entire Abel Family,
My sympathies in the loss of Christopher. As a mother, I can't imagine any greater loss than losing a child. Prayers sent to you all. I only know Barb & Jim, but may God hold all of you in his arms.

Kenny Bitler

July 2, 2018

Amber and Family. I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was one of the good guys I always liked seeing during softball. He is with the Lord now and at peace and he will be looking down on you until the day the Lord reunites you all again in His kingdom. God bless your family during your time of sorrow.

Sheila Krause

July 1, 2018

Barb, I am so sorry for the loss of your precious son, Christopher. May you know I sincerely send my love, thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Peace for all of you and may Christopher RIP. Love, Sheila

MaryAnne Looby

July 1, 2018

Dear Barb, Jim and family, I was so sorry to read about Chris's passing. No matter how old they are, how many children they have, our children are always our children. Barb, my heart breaks for you. I remember a conversation we had eons ago, about our kids and how much we loved them. It never changes, when they hurt we hurt. I will pray that God fills you with His Grace, so you can move through your grief with strength and support. I am just down the road if you need a hand to hold.

Dana Grubb

July 1, 2018

Dear Barb and Family,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear son.

Tom and Alissa Biechlin

July 1, 2018

Tara, Amber and Samantha,
We are so sad to hear about the loss of Chris. We had wonderful memories living across the street from you. (Parties, picnics, snow shoveling etc. ) We always had a good time. Keep those happy memories with Chris close to your heart. Our hearts break for you all but we will keep you in our prayers. May God comfort you and give you strength during this difficult time.

John & Emily (Kranzley) Killar

June 30, 2018

Dear Tara and family,
We were so very sorry to hear this sad news about Chris. Hold your beautiful girls close during the tough times. He will always be with you in your heart.
With sincere sympathy,

June 30, 2018

Amber and Samantha:

Pleas know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
I can't imagine the grief you are all going through.
((hugs))

Wendy and Troy Mengel

Jeff Kosalko

June 30, 2018

Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this difficult time. RIP Chris. Class of 88.

CATHY & NICK KAVOUNAS

June 30, 2018

Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the whole family whom we love so much. The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not "get over" the loss of Chris; you will learn to live with it. You will heal and you will rebuild yourself.You will be whole again, but you will never be the same, nor should you be.

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